Sandridge SD 172

Sandridge School District 172 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 2950 Glenwood Dyer Road in Lynwood, Illinois. Situated within a large suburban setting in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan region, the district serves a foundational grade span ranging from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Operating as a single-facility, non-charter local educational agency, Sandridge SD 172 focuses its resources entirely on primary and middle school education, equipping young learners with early childhood development and comprehensive elementary coursework to prepare them for secondary education.

The district supports a student body of 423 children, reflecting a diverse demographic profile comprised predominantly of Black and Hispanic students, along with multiracial, White, Asian, and Native American peers. Sandridge SD 172 maintains a highly supportive learning environment characterized by an impressive staffing presence. The district employs 50 full-time equivalent teachers, alongside 5 instructional aides and 33 dedicated support staff members, bringing the total district team to 88 staff members. This favorable educator-to-student balance enables tailored instructional attention and robust support services across all grade levels, fostering an inclusive community for local families and offering valuable insights for educational researchers.